Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Sky Beyond, 1940; watercolor on paper, 27½ x 22½ inches; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Gift of Mrs. Thomas Card
Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, Vol. 43, July 6, 1940, p.6
Saturday, Jul 6, 2013
In Studio most of day – playing my collection of Jazz records, enjoying the reminiscences they evoked.
I think the mental devastation caused by the war is about at an end — and now the inactivity and emotional joy I allowed myself to sink into seems unnecessary & rather futile. Perhaps it was unavoidable, but now, more than at any time, it is urgent that an artist do his work unrestrainedly, and with a detached unbiased outlook.
Charles E. Burchfield, July 6, 1940